I'm guessing the listing would have been fine six months ago,
but now with the movie coming out it has become a brand name. Funny
thing about celebrity names and fashion - I know exactly what Madonna
boots are, or a Jackie-O pillbox. People's names become synonymous
with a style. For e-Bay, I would know what someone meant by a Queen
Elizabeth I style. If they said J-Lo, they could mean something J-Lo
actually wore or owned, an original or a copy of her fashion line, or
a copy of one of her red-carpet gowns. I suppose that's why they
need to draw the line somewhere.
Maybe it would be ok to use "Austen" in the description without
the "Jane". Unfortunately we (historic costumers) use movie titles
all the time, like Ever After and Shakespeare in Love. Not to
mention the fantasy film inspirations! Does this mean you can't sell
a Queen Amidalla style gown? And with artists: Watteau, Gibson and
Vermeer all tell me something about the item.
Your gowns will become popular because of the movie, perhaps
with people who don't know terms like Regency, Federal, Empire, etc.
Too bad they won't allow the keywords that will help people find them.
-Carol
Hi, just want to warn others - I got this message tonight - I did
not realise I was spamming. What are your thoughts? I make Regency
dresses for sale.
Thanks, Aylwen Garden
Jane Austen 1800s Pride & Prejudice
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